Important Information for New First Year and Transfer Students

Things to keep track of:

Go to to set up your CU email account.

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Be sure you have requested your AP scores, IB scores, and/or transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.

More information on H&SS requirements can be found here.

A minor or certificate is not required, but you may find there is a subject you enjoy and would like to learn more about. Minors and certificates can be good additions to your transcript and resume. Depending on the minor or certificate you choose you can often fulfill either humanities/social science or Technical Elective requirements. Your academic advisor can provide additional information about how certain requirements can be fulfilled depending on the minor or certificate you choose. Every minor/certificate is different and will require some research on your part to find out what courses you would need to take to fulfill the requirements.

Even if you have AP/IB/transfer credit for Calculus, it's best you base your decision on which calculus course to take by how well you score on . For example, if you've taken AP Calculus BC (which could give you credit for Calculus 1 and 2) you'll want to start by taking APPM 1350 and 1360. To take the exam, you'll want to allot 2 & 1/2 hours with no calculator or notes. You'll then want to grade yourself with the solutions to see how well you did. If you score well on the exam then you probably have the knowledge to go to the next level of APPM classes. If you do poorly it is highly suggested that you take the APPM class. A strong foundation in Calculus is critical for your success in Aerospace Engineering Sciences. It's better to take a step back and repeat calculus than to try and rush.Ìý

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Transfer students: There are additional options for transfer students. Check with your academic advisor for information.

Please run your degree audit in Buff Portal. A degree audit will show how your courses will work toward your degree plan - specifically if you have AP/IB/transfer credit. The audit will also tell you if you have or still need certain degree requirements. This is also where you can find the full list of acceptable technical electives.

Instructions on how to run a degree audit can be .